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Ingredients
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8 oz. uncooked penne pasta
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3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
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1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 large lemon)
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1/2 tsp. black pepper
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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1 pt. multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
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3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small [6 oz.] red onion)
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2 oz. pre-shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup garlic-seasoned croutons (such as Texas Toast)
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Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Directions
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Cook pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high. Add penne, and cook according to package directions; drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
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Make dressing:
Whisk together Caesar dressing, lemon zest and juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add salad ingredients to dressing:
Stir in cooked penne, chicken, cherry tomatoes, onion, and Parmesan until thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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Add lettuce and croutons.
Remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature, covered, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in lettuce and croutons.
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Garnish with cheese and parsley:
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, and garnish with parsley.
Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle